🌱 Neal & Pam's Gets Rebuild Permit + Gov. McMaster Seeks Federal Aid

Hello again, neighbors! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Myrtle Beach Daily. Today is Wednesday, November 2, 2022. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days, including updates on...

• Neal and Pam's Restaurant gets permits to begin rebuilding.
• Christmas holiday programs have begun around the Grand Strand!
• Governor McMaster seeks help from the federal government for Hurricane Ian relief.

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Here's a quick checkup on Wednesday's weather:

Thickening clouds. High: 74 Low: 57.

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Here are the top five stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. The owners of Neal and Pam's Restaurant in Surfside Beach were granted a building permit to rebuild after a fire destroyed the eatery back in July. In a social media post, they remarked that they were "crying tears of joy." The owners had been working with insurance companies, engineers, lawyers and others to acquire a building permit. The community pulled together to help the restaurant employees and owners during the recovery process. Neal and Pam's promises to have a huge party to thank everyone as soon as the venue is open again. (WBTW)(WMBF)
2. It's November and a few places in town have already begun their holiday season traditions. The Carolina Opry started its Christmas Special, every night at 7 p.m. with some matinees as well. The show, known as "The Christmas Show of the South" will run through January 1. Up the road a few blocks to the north is the Alabama Theatre's holiday show. That one is known as "The South's Grandest Christmas Show!" The Alabama Theatre show runs now through December 31 every night except Sundays at 7 p.m. There will also be select matinee dates. North Myrtle Beach's "Great Christmas Light Show" will begin November 21 at the NMB Park & Sports Complex and run through December 30 except for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. (WBTW) To the south, Brookgreen Gardens' "Nights Of A Thousand Candles" will begin November 26 and will run Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights through January 1, 2023. Enjoy!
3. Saturday, November 5 is the 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer's taking place at Grand Park in Market Common. Registration is at 10 a.m. with opening ceremonies set for 10:45 a.m. (Walk To End Alzheimer's)
4. A suspect being held at Long Detention Center allegedly posed as a maintenance worker at a Myrtle Beach motel, held a person at knifepoint and robbed that person according to an arrest warrant. The incident happened on Sunday at the Days Inn on South Ocean Boulevard. The suspect presented himself to the victim as a maintenance worker that needed to fix a plumbing problem. He left the room, returned with a knife and demanded money from the victim. He was arrested shortly afterwards and charged with armed robbery. (WMBF)
5. Governor Henry McMaster has requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration to help South Carolina with Hurricane Ian recovery efforts. Damage assessments have been completed and they indicate that 17 homes were destroyed, 232 homes had major damage and 82 homes sustained minor damage from Ian. The storm has cost state and local agencies over $25 million. If the Declaration is granted, FEMA monies will help Horry and Georgetown County residents whose properties were affected by the storm. (wpde.com)

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Myrtle Beach pic of the day:

Reader Ron Morrison sent in this adorable pic of his pooch, Maxiumus, hangin' out by the beach. Hey, Maximus, you dropped your shades! Great photo, Ron, thank you for sharing!

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

• Dom Wier @ Duplin Winery (noon)
• Documentary film The Snowbird Cherokees @ Horry County Museum (1 p.m.)
• FREE Kids Yoga ages 4 - 12 @ Chapin Memorial Library (4 p.m.)
• Yappy Hour by Kind Keeper Animal Rescue @ The Boathouse (4 p.m.)
• Paul Grimshaw Band @ Dead Dog Saloon (7 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Are you in the market for a new place to live, or do you just have an interest in what's happening in real estate? Either way, Patch's Real Estate News has you covered. Here is this week's Myrtle Beach real estate roundup! (Myrtle Beach Patch)
• Myrtle Beach Hero nominee Shirley Oesterle organizes volunteers and leads many acts of kindness in and around the Grand Strand. Shirley was nominated by Dawn E. Bertelsen who tells Patch she found Shirley on Facebook, volunteered and now considers Shirley a dear friend. Shirley Oesterle handles the Facebook group Sassy Surfside Seniors. Shirley and her group packs up shoeboxes for Samaritan's Purse, makes cookies for lonely residents at Christmastime, puts together personal hygiene bags for female prisoners and makes baked goods for area police departments. Check out even more about Shirley Oesterle, here: (Myrtle Beach Patch)
• Local pets Devon, Bentley, Sage, Ruby, Batman and others are searching for their forever homes. Patch and Petfinder have put together this list of needy pets just waiting for a loving home in the Myrtle Beach area. Have a look, you just may find your next family member! (Myrtle Beach Patch)
• SC Pecan Music & Food Festival was featured on NewsNation this week with Meteorologist Gerard Jebaily! The 18th Annual SC Pecan Music & Food Festival takes over Downtown Florence on Saturday, November 5 from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. and it's free! (SC Pecan Music & Food Festival via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: Take a dream vacation and help homeless animals at the same time. The HSNMB has partnered with AmFund to give you the opportunity to treat yourself to a well-deserved (and likely needed!) vacation. From villas in Tuscany to an African safari, there are some fabulous trips to bid on during Caturday Night Fever on Saturday November 5. Any trip purchased can be used up to three years after purchase — there are no blackout dates and airfare is included. Get more details in the link. Note: you do not have to attend Caturday Night Fever to bid. (HSNMB 2022 Fur Ball Trip of a Lifetime Auction)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.

— Kathy Mandell

About me: The best decision I ever made was relocating to the Myrtle Beach area from New England a few years ago, with my three dogs and three cats. I enjoy dogs, cats, road trips, photography, writing, vegetarian food, live music, bicycling and above all my daily walks on the beaches in and around the Grand Strand.

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